Sleeping Disorders in Children

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Does your child snore, breathe through their mouth, or struggle with focus during the day? They may be suffering from sleep apnea. If you have concerns, please consult a pediatric specialist for personalized diagnosis and treatment.

Do All Children Who Snore Have Sleep Disorders?
Sleep disorders  in children is quite common; among every hundred children, ten to fifteen may have persistent snoring, and one in four of those could have pediatric sleep disorders. Obstructive sleep disorders refers to brief pauses in breathing during sleep, leading to oxygen deprivation and difficulty entering deep sleep.

 

How is Pediatric Sleep Disorders Diagnosed?
A reliable method for accurately diagnosing pediatric sleep disorders is through an overnight sleep study. Any suspected cases can undergo this test. The child will wear a sleep study device that records brain waves, breathing patterns, heart rate, and blood oxygen levels overnight. The test poses no harm to the child.

 

Symptoms of Children with Sleep disorders:

<Nighttime Symptoms

Daytime Symptoms

  • Loud snoring
  • Breathing pauses during snoring, followed by loud gasps for air
  • Excessive sweating during sleep
  • Mouth breathing while asleep
  • Daytime drowsiness
  • Lack of focus
  • Hyperactivity and behavioral issues
  • Headaches
  • requent upper respiratory infections
 

Severe cases may lead to complications such as:

  • Learning difficulties and lack of concentration
  • Obesity
  • Slow growth
  • High blood pressure
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